Maria Monzon

Children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs.

“During the inspection, it was observed that two children in care had access to a tall, wooden staircase that they were not developmentally ready to climb without supervision. No gate was mounted or being used to restrict the children’s entry at the base of the staircase which led to the second floor.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-A.

The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to an employees first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for caregiver #2, who is currently working, was dated three month post hire date.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant.

“Documentation of the orientation was documented over three months after date of hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-200-C.

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The current Inspection Notice (02/20/25) was not posted on the licensed premises, instead the inspection dated 09/26/2025 was posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on record review, a child’s record did not have written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately. Evidence: Child #3 file did not have written authorization for emergency medical care.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

8VAC20-800-680-A

“Based on observation, caregiver failed to wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child. Evidence: Careiver #2 did not wash her hands after changing a child’s diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-680-A.

Based on observation, the caregivers did not ensure that children’s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting or diapering.

“Evidence: Caregiver #2 did not wash a child’s hands after diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-680-B.

8VAC20-800-690-B

“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Caregiver #2 did not use soap and water to clean the diapering surface. A bleach and water solution was only used to sanitize the diapering surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-B.

8VAC20-800-80-A

“Based on record review, within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider did not obtain from the parent the verification of the identity and age of the child. Evidence: 1. Child #1 did not have documentation of identity verification in their file. 2. Child #2 did not have documentation of identify verification in their file.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-80-A.